✦ Ingredient Glossary

Ingredients starting with Z

325 ingredients with safety ratings, purposes, and interaction warnings. Page 1 of 2.

Zaandam

Likely a location or brand name, not a skincare ingredient.

zanahoria

Carrot, rich in beta-carotene (a precursor to Vitamin A) and antioxidants.

zanahoria 2

Carrot, rich in beta-carotene (a precursor to Vitamin A) and antioxidants.

Zantedeschia Elliottiana Flower Extract

Flower extract that may offer antioxidant and skin-conditioning properties.

Zanthoxylum Alatum Fruit Extract

Plant extract that may offer antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.

Zanthoxylum Alatum Fruit Oil

Oil from the fruit of Zanthoxylum Alatum, potentially offering antioxidant properties.

Zanthoxylum Bungeanum Fruit Extract

Plant extract that may offer antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.

Zanthoxylum Bungeanum Fruit Oil

Oil from the fruit of Zanthoxylum Bungeanum, potentially offering antioxidant properties.

Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract

Plant extract that may offer antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.

Zanthoxylum Schinifolium

Plant extract that may offer antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.

Zanthoxylum Zanthoxyloides Branch/Leaf Extract

Plant extract that may offer antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.

Zartbitterschokolade 40% (Kakaomasse

This is food-related (dark chocolate), not a typical skincare ingredient.

Zea Maize (Corn) Starch

Absorbent and can provide a smooth texture to formulations.

Zea Mays

Botanical name for corn, often used for its starch or oil.

Zea Mays (Com) Starch

Absorbent and can provide a smooth texture to formulations.

Zea Mays (Com] Oil

Emollient that softens and smooths the skin.

Zea Mays (Corn Oil)

Emollient that softens and smooths the skin.

Zea Mays (Corn Starch)

Absorbent that can help control oil and provide a smooth texture.

Zea Mays (Corn) Cob Extract

May contain antioxidants and soothing properties.

Zea Mays (Corn) Cob Powder

Used as an exfoliant or absorbent.

Zea Mays (Corn) Germ Oil

Emollient that softens and smooths the skin.

Zea Mays (Corn) Kernel Extract

May contain antioxidants and conditioning properties.

ZEA MAYS (CORN) KERNEL EXTRACT

Corn kernel extract can provide moisturizing and antioxidant benefits.

Zea Mays (Corn) Oil

Emollient that softens and smooths the skin.

Zea Mays (Corn) Oil Unsaponifiables

Emollient and skin conditioning agent.

Zea Mays (Corn) Oil. Butyl Hydroxytoluene

Emollient that softens and smooths the skin, with BHT as an antioxidant.

Zea Mays (Corn) Seed Flour

Used as an absorbent and texturizer.

Zea Mays (Corn) Silk Extract

May have soothing and moisturizing properties.

Zea Mays (Corn) Stalk Extract

May contain antioxidants and conditioning properties.

Zea Mays (Corn) Starch

Absorbent that can help control oil and provide a smooth texture.

ZEA MAYS (CORN) STARCH

Absorbent and can provide a smooth texture to formulations.

Zea Mays (Corn) Starch (Zea Mays Starch)

Absorbent that can help control oil and provide a smooth texture.

ZEA MAYS (CORN) STARCH. SCLEROTIUM GUM

A combination of a thickener and a gelling agent for texture.

Zea Mays (Corn) Starch*

Absorbent that can help control oil and provide a smooth texture.

Zea Mays (Yellow Corn) Kernel Meal

Used as an exfoliant or absorbent.

Zea Mays [Corn] Starch

Absorbent that can help control oil and provide a smooth texture.

Zea Mays Corn Starch

Absorbent that can help control oil and provide a smooth texture.

Zea Mays Extract

May contain antioxidants and conditioning properties.

Zea Mays Germ Oil

Emollient that softens and smooths the skin.

Zea Mays Germ Oil /​ Corn Germ Oil

Emollient that softens and smooths the skin.

Zea Mays Kernel Extract

May contain antioxidants and conditioning properties.

Zea Mays Oil

Emollient that softens and smooths the skin.

Zea Mays Oil (Corn)

Emollient that softens and smooths the skin.

Zea Mays Oil*

Emollient that softens and smooths the skin.

Zea Mays Oil**

Emollient that softens and smooths the skin.

Zea Mays Seed Flour

Used as an absorbent and texturizer.

Zea Mays Silk Extract

May have soothing and moisturizing properties.

ZEA MAYS SILK EXTRACT

Corn silk extract can offer soothing and moisturizing properties.

Zea Mays Starch

Absorbent that can help control oil and provide a smooth texture.

Zea Mays Starch (Amido De Milho)

Absorbent that can help control oil and provide a smooth texture.

Zea Mays Starch (Zea Mays (Corn) Starch)

Absorbent that can help control oil and provide a smooth texture.

Zea Mays Starch / Corn Starch

Absorbent that can help control oil and provide a smooth texture.

Zea Mays Starch/Corn Starch

Absorbent that can help control oil and provide a smooth texture.

ZEA MAYS STARCH/CORN STARCH ETHYLHEXYL TRIAZONE

Corn starch for texture and Ethylhexyl Triazone, a UV filter.

Zea Mays(Corn) Starch

Absorbent that can help control oil and provide a smooth texture.

Zea Mays/​Corn Starch

Absorbent that can help control oil and provide a smooth texture.

ZEALSEA

Likely a brand name or trade name, not a specific ingredient.

ZeaMays (Corn) Starch

Absorbent that can help control oil and provide a smooth texture.

Zeaxanthin

Antioxidant that helps protect skin from environmental damage.

zeaxanthine

Antioxidant carotenoid that can help protect skin from UV damage and environmental stressors.

ZEDERONE

A component found in essential oils, potentially with fragrance properties.

zeezout

Sea salt, which can have cleansing and mineralizing properties.

Zein

Film-former that can provide a smooth feel.

Zemea (Corn) Propanediol

Humectant that draws moisture into the skin and acts as a solvent.

Zemea Propanediol

Humectant that draws moisture into the skin and acts as a solvent.

Zeolite

Absorbent that can help control oil and impurities.

ZERRA & CO

Likely a brand name, not a skincare ingredient.

zetmeel

Starch, used as a thickener or absorbent in cosmetic formulations.

zetmeel 20

Starch, used as a thickener or absorbent in cosmetic formulations.

Ziegen - und Schafmilch

Contains proteins and fats that can moisturize and nourish the skin.

Ziegenmilch

Contains proteins and fats that can moisturize and nourish the skin.

ZIEGENRAHM 94 %

German for 'goat cream', likely a base ingredient in a cosmetic product.

Zilina 01001

This appears to be a location or code, not a skincare ingredient.

Zimt

May have antioxidant and antimicrobial properties, but can be irritating.

Zimt (13 %)

May have antioxidant and antimicrobial properties, but can be irritating.

Zimt (13%)

May have antioxidant and antimicrobial properties, but can be irritating.

Zimt“. aus kontrolliert-biologischem Anbau

May have antioxidant and antimicrobial properties, but can be irritating.

Zimt)

May have antioxidant and antimicrobial properties, but can be irritating.

Zimt*

May have antioxidant and antimicrobial properties, but can be irritating.

zinc

Mineral that can have anti-inflammatory and oil-controlling properties.

Zinc

Mineral that can help with skin healing and regulation.

Zinc (Amino Acid Chelate)

Mineral that can help with skin healing and regulation.

Zinc (as Zinc Amino Acid Chelate)

Mineral that can help with skin healing and regulation.

Zinc (as Zinc Bisglycinate)

Mineral that can help with skin healing and regulation.

Zinc (as Zinc Citrate)

Mineral that can help with skin healing and regulation.

Zinc (As Zinc Gluconate)

Mineral that can help with skin healing and regulation.

Zinc (As Zinc Gluconate) 14 Mg (127% DV)

Mineral that can help with skin healing and regulation.

Zinc (as Zinc Oxide)

Mineral that can help with skin healing and regulation, and provides UV protection.

Zinc (as zinc picolinate)

Mineral that can help with skin healing and regulation.

Zinc (From Zinc Oxide)

Mineral that can help with skin healing and regulation, and provides UV protection.

Zinc [As Zinc Citrate]

Mineral that can act as an antioxidant and support skin health.

Zinc Acetate

Mineral that can help with skin healing and regulation.

Zinc Acetylmethionate

Mineral that can help with skin healing and regulation.

Zinc Adenosine Triphosphate

Mineral that can help with skin healing and regulation.

ZINC ASCORBATE

A form of Vitamin C combined with zinc, offering antioxidant and brightening benefits.

ZINC ASCORBATE HYDROXIDE

A form of Vitamin C combined with zinc, offering antioxidant and brightening benefits.

Zinc Aspartate

Mineral that can help with skin healing and regulation.

Zinc Borate

Used as a preservative or antimicrobial agent.

Zinc Carbonate

Used as a colorant or opacifier.

Zinc Carbonate (Ci 77950)

Used as a colorant or opacifier.

zinc chloride

Antimicrobial agent, but can be irritating in higher concentrations.

Zinc Chloride

Can be used as a preservative or astringent, but can be irritating.

ZINC CHLORIDE

A salt that can be used as a preservative or astringent.

zinc citrate

Antioxidant and can help with oral hygiene.

Zinc Citrate

Mineral that can help with skin healing and regulation.

Zinc Coceth Sulfate

Surfactant used for cleansing.

ZINC COCETH SULFATE GLYCERIN

A surfactant for cleansing, combined with glycerin for moisture.

Zinc Coco-Sulfate

Surfactant used for cleansing.

Zinc Cysteinate

Mineral that can help with skin healing and regulation.

Zinc Dibutyldithiocarbamate

Antioxidant and stabilizer.

ZINC DIBUTYLDITHIOCARBAMATE

Antioxidant and potential anti-inflammatory properties.

Zinc Dimethicone PEG-25 Phthalate

Conditioning agent and film-former.

Zinc Dimethicone PEG-8 Succinate

Conditioning agent and film-former.

ZINC DNA

A complex with potential antioxidant and skin-repairing properties.

Zinc Formaldehyde Sulfoxylate

Antioxidant and preservative.

zinc gluconate

Helps regulate sebum production and has anti-inflammatory properties.

Zinc Gluconate

Mineral that can help with skin healing and regulation.

ZINC GLUCONATE

A mineral salt that can help regulate sebum production and has anti-inflammatory properties.

Zinc Gluconate.

A mineral salt that can help regulate sebum production and has antioxidant properties.

Zinc Glutamate

A mineral salt that can help regulate sebum production and has antioxidant properties.

ZINC GLUTAMATE

A mineral salt that can help regulate sebum production and has anti-inflammatory properties.

Zinc Glycinate

A mineral salt that can help regulate sebum production and has antioxidant properties.

Zinc Glycinate Salicylate

A mineral salt that can help regulate sebum production and has antioxidant properties, with potential soothing benefits.

ZINC HEXAMETAPHOSPHATE

A chelating agent that can help stabilize formulations.

Zinc Hydrolyzed Collagen

Combines zinc with hydrolyzed collagen to potentially support skin elasticity and hydration.

ZINC HYDROLYZED COLLAGEN

Combines zinc's benefits with hydrolyzed collagen for potential skin conditioning.

Zinc Hydrolyzed Collagen.

Combines zinc with hydrolyzed collagen to potentially support skin elasticity and hydration.

Zinc Hydrolyzed Hyaluronate

Combines zinc with hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid to potentially enhance skin hydration and barrier function.

ZINC HYDROXIDE

A compound used in various cosmetic applications, including as a pH adjuster or opacifier.

Zinc Lactate

A mineral salt that can help regulate sebum production and has antioxidant properties.

Zinc Lactate (Skin Soothing)

A mineral salt that can help regulate sebum production and has antioxidant properties, with added claims of skin soothing.

Zinc Laurate

A zinc salt that may have antimicrobial properties and can act as an emulsifier.

ZINC MAGNESIUM ASPARTATE

A mineral complex that can support skin health and barrier function.

Zinc Monomethionine

A chelated form of zinc that may improve absorption and support skin health.

Zinc Myristate

A zinc salt that can have antimicrobial properties and may be used as a thickener or texturizer.

Zinc Neodecanoate

A zinc salt that can help regulate sebum production and has antimicrobial properties.

zinc oxide

Mineral that acts as a physical sunscreen filter and can soothe skin.

Zinc Oxide

A mineral UV filter that provides broad-spectrum protection against UVA and UVB rays.

ZINC OXIDE

A mineral UV filter that provides broad-spectrum protection and can soothe skin.

Zinc Oxide (10%)

A mineral UV filter that provides broad-spectrum protection against UVA and UVB rays.

Zinc Oxide (12.0%)

A mineral UV filter that provides broad-spectrum protection against UVA and UVB rays.

Zinc Oxide (14.4%).

A mineral UV filter that provides broad-spectrum protection against UVA and UVB rays.

Zinc Oxide (15%)

A mineral UV filter that provides broad-spectrum protection against UVA and UVB rays.

Zinc Oxide (17%)

A mineral UV filter that provides broad-spectrum protection against UVA and UVB rays.

Zinc Oxide (20%)

A mineral UV filter that provides broad-spectrum protection against UVA and UVB rays.

Zinc Oxide (220Mg/​G)

A mineral UV filter that provides broad-spectrum protection against UVA and UVB rays.

Zinc Oxide (24.5%)

A mineral UV filter that provides broad-spectrum protection against UVA and UVB rays.

Zinc Oxide (24%)

A mineral UV filter that provides broad-spectrum protection against UVA and UVB rays.

Zinc Oxide (5%)

A mineral UV filter that provides broad-spectrum protection against UVA and UVB rays.

Zinc Oxide (Broad Spectrum Uv Reflector)

A mineral UV filter that provides broad-spectrum protection against UVA and UVB rays.

Zinc Oxide (Ci 77947)

A mineral UV filter that provides broad-spectrum protection against UVA and UVB rays.

Zinc Oxide (CI 77947)

A mineral UV filter that provides broad-spectrum protection against UVA and UVB rays.

Zinc Oxide (Cl-77947)

A mineral UV filter that provides broad-spectrum protection against UVA and UVB rays.

Zinc Oxide (Mineral Sunscreen)

A mineral UV filter that provides broad-spectrum protection against UVA and UVB rays.

Zinc Oxide (nano)

A mineral UV filter that provides broad-spectrum protection against UVA and UVB rays; nano form may have different texture and coverage.

Zinc Oxide (Nano)

A mineral UV filter that provides broad-spectrum protection against UVA and UVB rays; nano form may have different texture and coverage.

ZINC OXIDE (NANO)

A mineral UV filter that provides broad-spectrum protection and can soothe skin; nano form may have different penetration characteristics.

Zinc Oxide (Non Micronized)

A mineral UV filter that provides broad-spectrum protection against UVA and UVB rays; non-micronized form may leave a white cast.

Zinc Oxide [nano]

A mineral UV filter that provides broad-spectrum protection against UVA and UVB rays; nano form may have different texture and coverage.

Zinc Oxide [Nano]

A mineral UV filter that provides broad-spectrum protection against UVA and UVB rays; nano form may have different texture and coverage.

Zinc Oxide 1.3%.

A mineral UV filter that provides broad-spectrum protection against UVA and UVB rays.

Zinc Oxide 10%

A mineral UV filter that provides broad-spectrum protection against UVA and UVB rays.

Zinc Oxide 13.1%

A mineral UV filter that provides broad-spectrum protection against UVA and UVB rays.

Zinc Oxide 14.7%

A mineral UV filter that provides broad-spectrum protection against UVA and UVB rays.

Zinc Oxide 15.7%.

A mineral UV filter that provides broad-spectrum protection against UVA and UVB rays.

Zinc Oxide 17.4%

A mineral UV filter that provides broad-spectrum protection against UVA and UVB rays.

Zinc Oxide 17%

A mineral UV filter that provides broad-spectrum protection against UVA and UVB rays.

Zinc Oxide 22.75% (w/w)

A mineral UV filter that provides broad-spectrum protection against UVA and UVB rays.

Zinc Oxide 7.0%.

A mineral UV filter that provides broad-spectrum protection against UVA and UVB rays.

ZINC OXIDE 9.4%

A mineral UV filter that provides broad-spectrum protection and can soothe skin.

Zinc Oxide-(Nano)

A mineral UV filter that provides broad-spectrum protection against UVA and UVB rays; nano form may have different texture and coverage.

zinc oxyde

Mineral that acts as a physical sunscreen filter and can soothe skin.

Zinc Palmitoyl Nonapeptide-14

A peptide combined with zinc that may promote collagen production and skin repair.

Zinc Pca

A mineral salt that helps regulate sebum production and has anti-inflammatory properties.

Zinc PCA

A mineral salt that helps regulate sebum production and has anti-inflammatory properties.

ZINC PCA

Helps regulate sebum production and has anti-inflammatory properties.

Zinc Pca (1%)

A mineral salt that helps regulate sebum production and has anti-inflammatory properties.

Zinc Pca (Znpca)

A mineral salt that helps regulate sebum production and has anti-inflammatory properties.

Zinc PCA.

A mineral salt that helps regulate sebum production and has anti-inflammatory properties.

Zinc PCA*

A mineral salt that helps regulate sebum production and has anti-inflammatory properties.

Zinc Pentadecene Tricarboxylate

A zinc compound that may have antioxidant and skin-conditioning properties.

Zinc Peroxide

An oxidizing agent that can be used for its antimicrobial properties, but can be irritating.

ZINC PEROXIDE

An oxidizing agent, sometimes used for its antimicrobial properties.

Zinc Phenolsulfonate

Astringent that helps to tighten pores and reduce oiliness.

zinc phosphate

Used in some formulations for its mineral properties, but less common in skincare.

Zinc Picolinate

Mineral supplement that may have antioxidant properties.

Zinc Pyrithione

Antifungal and antibacterial agent, often used in anti-dandruff products.

Zinc Pyrithione’

Antifungal and antibacterial agent, often used in anti-dandruff products.

Zinc Pyrrolidone Carboxylic Acid

A component of the skin's natural moisturizing factor (NMF), helps to hydrate skin.

Zinc Ricinoleate

Odor absorber that traps and neutralizes odor molecules.

Zinc Rosinate

Emulsifier and stabilizer in cosmetic formulations.

Zinc s-Alloferon-1

A peptide with potential skin-conditioning properties.

Zinc Salicylate

Astringent and anti-inflammatory agent that can help soothe skin.

zinc stearate

Used as a lubricant and texturizer in cosmetic products.

Zinc Stearate

Emulsifier, lubricant, and thickening agent in cosmetic products.

ZINC STEARATE

Used as a lubricant, anti-caking agent, and to improve texture in cosmetics.

Zinc Stearate.

Emulsifier, lubricant, and thickening agent in cosmetic products.

Zinc Sul - fate

Mineral salt with potential astringent and anti-inflammatory properties.

zinc sulfate

Can have astringent and anti-inflammatory properties.

Zinc Sulfate

Mineral salt with potential astringent and anti-inflammatory properties.